Category: Nursing

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Public-Community Health Assignment: Urban Windshield Survey

There are two parts to this assignment:

• Part 1 – Pre-Brief
• Part 2 – Assignment – Windshield Survey/Assessment

Part 1 – Pre-Brief

Instructions:

1. Open
2. Complete the items highlighted in yellow only.
   • Answer the Nursing Judgment Questions.
   • Write 1 or 2 sentences for each pre-brief question.
     1. Identify one epidemiological event/issue that could potentially occur in an urban environment.
     2. Identify one vulnerable or underserved population in an urban environment.
3. Type your questions & answers in a Microsoft Word document, save the file, and then upload the file.
4. Upload your file by clicking “Upload File.“

Part 2 – Assignment

Instructions:

1. Once you have completed the Pre-Brief questions, proceed to the assignment instructions.
2. Please complete the Assignment Instructions for the Windshield Survey/Assessment.
   • and enter Sentinel City – Virtual Simulation
   • Complete the assignment instructions.
3. Type your answers to questions 4-7 in a Microsoft Word document, save the file, and then upload the file.
4. Upload your file by clicking “Upload File.“

Note: You can combine Part 1 and Part 2 into a single document. Label each part.

Please use the template attached and answer questions using bed and bedding and scholarly written article.

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PART I

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

Directions

Use the selected topic from Week 1 to complete the Practicum Experience: Health Promotion Data Collection and Analysis template, following the steps below. Completion of this assignment is required to pass the course.

1. Download the . Use of the template is required. If the template is not used, a 10% deduction will be applied. See the rubric. Save the template and include your name in the file name.
2. Download the .
3. Use the links provided in the Practicum Experience: Sources of Data document and other professional sources to collect data on your practicum topic.
4. Use the data collected from the Practicum Experience: Sources of Data document and other professional sources to complete the Practicum Experience: Health Promotion Data Collection and Analysis template.
5. Correctly cite and reference ideas and information that come from scholarly sources.Sources should be no more than five years old unless they are historical references.
6. Follow rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation consistent with formal, professional writing.
7. Abide by Chamberlain Universitys academic integrity policy.

Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric).

Section 1: Demographic Data

1. Collect county data for all sections.
2. Collect state data for all sections.
3. Collect U.S. data for all sections where applicable.

Section 2: Demographic Data Analysis

1. In one or more paragraphs, explain how the county, state, and U.S. demographic data are similar.
2. In one or more paragraphs, explain how the county, state, and U.S. demographic data are different.
3. In one or more paragraphs, explain how the county, state, and U.S. demographic data are linked to the social determinants of health (SDOH).

Section 3A: Epidemiological Data Collection: Prevalence

1. In one or more paragraphs, describe the county, state, and U.S. prevalence data for your selected topic.
2. In one or more paragraphs, explain how the county, state, and U.S. prevalence data are similar.
3. In one or more paragraphs, explain how the county, state, and U.S. prevalence data are different.
4. Provide a citation for at least one scholarly source.

Section 3B: Epidemiological Data Collection: Mortality

1. In one or more paragraphs, describe the county, state, and U.S. mortality data for your selected topic.
2. In one or more paragraphs, explain how the county, state, and U.S. mortality data are similar.
3. In one or more paragraphs, explain how the county, state, and U.S. mortality data are different.
4. Provide a citation for at least one scholarly source.

Section 4: Epidemiological Data Analysis

1. In one or more paragraphs, explain which data type (demographic, prevalence, mortality) is most important to share with stakeholders at your community or practicum site.
2. In one or more paragraphs, describe the most effective strategy for sharing a health promotion flyer that highlights your topic and key findings with stakeholders at your practicum site. Explain how the information will be tailored to ensure it is both relevant and engaging for the intended audience. This description will be a key component of the Week 4 Assignment.
3. Provide a citation for at least one scholarly source.

Submit the completed Practicum Experience: Health Promotion Data Collection and Analysis Template

PART II

Discussion: Apply Knowledge

Step 1: Download and complete the . You are not required to submit this worksheet.

Step 2: Review the findings in your Community and Environment assessment.

Step 3: Review the document. Select one educational resource related to your Practicum Experience topic and the findings in your community and environment assessment.

Step 4: Answer all discussion prompts below with explanations and detail.No scholarly sources are required.

Paragraph one: Discuss the findings in your Community and Environment Assessment. What did you observe? What important community resources, services, or features did you expect to see but did not observe during the assessment? Explain how these findings relate to your practicum topic.

Paragraph two: Discuss how the selected educational resource could enhance health outcomes for the identified population.

Paragraph three: Identify two community-specific resources related to your practicum topic. Discuss how the selected community-specific resources could enhance health outcomes for the identified population. Are there barriers, costs, or other factors that might prevent clients from utilizing the resource effectively?

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 1 of your fellow classmates with at least a 250-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

• What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
• What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
• What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
• What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?

All sources should be cited using APA format. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format should be correct and professional.

PLEASE READ POST AND RESPOND

Reflecting on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Masters Education in Nursing, I realized this course helped me better understand how evidence-based practice can improve patient care and guide nursing decision-making. One of the essentials that this course supported was Essential IV: Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice. Throughout the course, we focused heavily on developing PICOT questions, evaluating research, and identifying evidence-based interventions that can improve patient outcomes. These activities helped me realize how important it is for nurses to critically analyze research before applying it to practice. Evidence-based practice allows nurses to combine research evidence with clinical experience and patient preferences to make informed decisions that support safe and effective care (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2023).

Another AACN essential that this course supported is Essential II: Organizational and Systems Leadership. Nurses in advanced roles are expected to help improve healthcare systems by identifying problems and implementing solutions that improve patient outcomes. Through the development of my PICOT project on reducing central lineassociated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in pediatric patients, I gained a deeper understanding of how nurses can influence practice change within healthcare organizations. This project helped me see how research can be translated into real-world interventions that improve patient safety. Leadership in nursing is not always about holding a formal leadership position; it can also involve advocating for evidence-based practices and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to improve care (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2021).

One of the most valuable lessons I gained from this course is the importance of integrating theory and research into everyday nursing practice. Theoretical frameworks help guide decision-making and provide a structured way to evaluate healthcare interventions. For example, the Donabedian StructureProcessOutcome Model helped me understand how healthcare systems, nursing practices, and patient outcomes are connected. In my current clinical practice, I can apply this framework when evaluating quality improvement initiatives, such as infection prevention strategies or changes in clinical protocols. Using theory in practice helps nurses better understand why certain interventions are effective and how to implement them successfully.

Integrating these AACN essentials into nursing practice can ultimately lead to improved patient outcomes. When nurses consistently apply evidence-based practices, healthcare organizations can reduce complications, improve patient safety, and enhance the overall quality of care. For example, research has shown that implementing standardized CLABSI prevention bundles can significantly reduce infection rates in hospitalized pediatric patients (Tripathi et al., 2023). By combining research evidence with clinical experience and leadership skills, nurses can play a key role in improving healthcare systems and promoting better outcomes for patients.

Overall, this course strengthened my understanding of how evidence-based practice, leadership, and theoretical frameworks influence nursing practice. It reinforced the idea that nurses must continually evaluate research and remain open to practice changes that improve patient care. As I continue to develop in my nursing career, I plan to use the knowledge gained from this course to advocate for evidence-based interventions and contribute to quality improvement efforts within my clinical setting.

References

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021). The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education.

Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2023). Evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare: A guide to best practice (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

Tripathi, D., McGarvey, J., Lee, K., Staubach, K., Gehring, E., Sisson, P., McCaskey, M., Mack, E., Hord, J., Pallotto, E. K., Lyren, A., & Coffey, M. (2023). Compliance with central line maintenance bundle and infection rates. Pediatrics, 152(3).